Software requirements engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Software requirements engineer gender statistics
16.3% of software requirements engineers are women and 83.7% of software requirements engineers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Software requirements engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Software requirements engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,963
Female income
$84,393
Software requirements engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software requirements engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of software requirements engineers are female.
Software requirements engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.41% | 18.59% |
| 2011 | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 2012 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2013 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2014 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2015 | 82.97% | 17.03% |
| 2016 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2017 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2019 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 2021 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
Software requirements engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared software requirements engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Software Requirements Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software requirements engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software requirements engineers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all software requirements engineers. Comparatively, 31.3% of software requirements engineers are Asian and 6.4% of software requirements engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Asian, 31.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Software requirements engineer race
| Software requirements engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Asian | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Software requirements engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how software requirements engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software requirements engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 3.93% | 27.09% | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 4.16% | 26.60% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 3.70% | 27.97% | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 62.84% | 3.22% | 27.79% | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 3.73% | 28.44% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 60.89% | 3.54% | 28.56% | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 60.39% | 3.53% | 29.27% | 4.56% |
| 2017 | 58.97% | 3.41% | 29.83% | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 3.26% | 29.05% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 3.35% | 30.24% | 5.17% |
| 2020 | 56.99% | 3.10% | 30.00% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 54.97% | 2.85% | 31.31% | 6.37% |
Software requirements engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software requirements engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software requirements engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,062.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,717 |
| White | $91,387 |
| Black or African American | $87,062 |
| Asian | $96,438 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,492 |
Average software requirements engineer age
See how the average age of software requirements engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software requirements engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Software requirements engineer age breakdown
The average age of software requirements engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software requirements engineer population.
Software requirements engineer age breakdown
| Software Requirements Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software requirements engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for software requirements engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of software requirements engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
Software requirements engineers by degree level
| Software requirements engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Software requirements engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software requirements engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,731 annually. With a Master's degree, software requirements engineers earn a median annual income of $100,481 compared to $91,425 for software requirements engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,481 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,425 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,731 |
Software requirements engineer employment statistics
Company size where software requirements engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software requirements engineers work.
Software requirements engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 57% |
Software requirements engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for software requirements engineers are technology, telecommunication and finance.
Software requirements engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 30% |
| Technology | 30% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Software requirements engineer turnover and employment statistics
Software requirements engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software requirements engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software requirements engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software requirements engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average software requirements engineer tenure
The average software requirements engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 software requirements engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Software requirements engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Software requirements engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software requirements engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| LAN Analyst | 7.31% | 63,017 |
| Business Analyst-Product Owner | 8.42% | 175,034 |
| Software Requirements Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Senior Security Consultant | 8.59% | 66,226 |
| Senior Information Technology Administrator | 9.03% | 156,682 |
| Gis Internship | 10.54% | 48,818 |
| Senior Technical Advisor | 10.88% | 113,871 |
Similar software requirements engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| LAN Analyst | 7.31% | 63,017 |
| Business Analyst-Product Owner | 8.42% | 175,034 |
| Senior Security Consultant | 8.59% | 66,226 |
| Senior Information Technology Administrator | 9.03% | 156,682 |
| Gis Internship | 10.54% | 48,818 |
| Senior Technical Advisor | 10.88% | 113,871 |
